The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's great walks. Within its 1000km length there are many different sections for by beginners. You don't need to be a hardened bushwalker with all the right gear. You can walk during the day or night; choose one day or do a weekend walk; join guided walks or camp in one of the wooden shelters along the track.
The track, which was opened in 1998, wanders through a wide range of country and some of the most beautiful sections of Australia's south west. More than 130,000 people visit this great track each year. There are 48 campsites, with shelters, which are about 10km apart near Perth and 20km apart further south.
Each shelter has a sit down pit toilet, rainwater tank, picnic table, tent site and many have fireplaces. HOWEVER, you cannot book so it is important you have a tent in case the shelter area you want to use is full when you arrive.
There are nine towns along the way where you can book accommodation, or arrange pick ups and drop offs, on your DriveWA Bibbulmun Track escape.
Some sections can be combined with our standard self drive itineraries; these are close to the magnificent South West towns of Dwellingup, Pemberton, Walpole and Albany.
Walk the Bibbulmun Track…the easy way
Escape on the Bibbulmun Track, WA’s world-class walk trail, and discover some of the most scenic spots in Australia’s south west. The Bibbulmun Track stretches Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to Albany on the south coast, passing through nine unique towns and villages. Choose a destination and The
Bibbulmun Track Foundation will do the rest!
WHAT ARE THEY?
Bibbulmun Walking Breaks combine a choice of long or short day-walks, with specially selected accommodation. Leave your car with your hosts for the day and get dropped off at the Track to walk back at your own pace to a hot shower, home-cooked meal and a comfy bed.
HOW LONG ARE THE PACKAGES?
All packages are for a minimum of 2 days/2 nights (with an optional 3rd day/night for additional sightseeing). Packages can be added together or extended for holidays of up to three weeks.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Accommodation in specially selected B&B or self-contained
- All meals – full cooked breakfast, packed lunch, and home cooked dinner (optional)
- Drop offs/pick ups to the Bibbulmun Track by accommodation hosts or Licensed
- Transport Operator
- Day-Walk Map Pack offering choice of walks
- Forest Discovery Wheel or Whale Watching kit
- Town notes and Walking/Safety Tips
- Day-pack & water bottle (optional)
All you need is a comfortable, 'worn-in' pair of walking' shoes (walking boots are preferable) and a hat, and the Foundation will take care of the rest.
TRANSPORT
Enjoy the ‘peace of mind’ of leaving your car at your accommodation and let the accommodation hosts or Licensed Transport Operators transfer you to the start of your walk. Take advantage of their local knowledge and extra tours of the area.
Transport between your accommodation and drop-off/pickup points, along the Bibbulmun Track, is provided as part of the package. All other transport is your own responsibility.
THE WALKS
A day walk map pack is provided for each location and includes a clear, waterproof map holder, Track map, detailed walk notes and a Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo sighting kit. Choose either ‘one-way’ or ‘out and back’ walks to suit your mood and pace; from an easy stroll of just a couple of hours to a full day’s hike of approximately 5 hours.
WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN?
Children are welcome for most packages.
HOW TO BOOK
Bookings can be made through the Bibbulmun Track Foundation
tourism@bibbulmuntrack.org.au. Simply choose your location, the type of accommodation, your meal requirements, and contact the Bibbulmun Track Foundation for a tailor-made quote. Packages can be linked together to cover two or more locations.
THE LOCATIONS
The walking break packages are based around six rural towns along the Bibbulmun Track; Dwellingup, Balingup, Pemberton, Northcliffe, Walpole and Denmark. Each location offers its own unique flavour.
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation; established to provide support for the management, maintenance and marketing of the Bibbulmun Track. All proceeds from Bibbulmun Walking Breaks support the ongoing sustainability of the Bibbulmun Track.
The
Bibbulmun Track Foundation website is well worth a visit. We recommend that everyone considering a Bibbulmun Track escape should become a member of the Bibbulmun Track Foundation.
Walkers should ensure they have:
- A map or checklist
- Comfortable pair of walking shoes or boots
- Comfortable loose fitting clothes
- A hat
- A watch so that you can keep track of the time
- A small backpack with a bottle of water, a basic first aid kit, snack foods, insect repellent, sunscreen and in appropriate weather conditions a waterproof/windproof jacket.
- A small rubbish bag
It is very important that you check the weather forecasts before you leave and ensure that you are prepared for whatever conditions may be predicted. Like all DriveWA.com escapes please ensure that someone knows where you are going from and arrange to telephone them before you go and when you finish.
We must preserve this beautiful area so take only photographs and leave only footprints.
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